Coming soon: Two Soo Theatre Project auditions

For ten years now, The Soo Theatre Project has been offering a variety of summer performances utilizing fabulous local talent. The first offering, “Hansel and Gretel,” was performed in 2006. It will be presented again this year with the 2013 Soo Theatre Season as an opera. In addition, the full summer’s program of performances will include the award winning and long running musical, “Fiddler on the Roof!”

The Soo Theatre Project anticipates another exciting summer with this year’s musical. Fiddler on the Roof will be performed on the historic stage from July 18-21. All are welcome to audition who would like to be a part of this fantastic offering. We are casting each role Saturday, March 2 from 2-5 p.m. and again on Saturday, March 9 from 2-5 p.m. An accompanist will be provided as well as materials for those who do not have a prepared piece. Singers who are interested in a lead role, however, should perform one memorized verse of a song from this fabulous show.

Lisa Dunn of Cedarville will return this summer to lead the production with her wonderful directing talent while Karen Hughes Beacom of Pickford will perfect the sound as music director and conductor.

“Fiddler On The Roof” is just the beginning of all the wonderful events happening at The Soo Theatre Project.

“Steel Magnolias” will be presented from June 6-8. There are roles for six women in this play and auditions are Friday, March 15 from 6-8 p.m. and again on Saturday, March 16 from 2-4 p.m. Materials will be provided; it is not required to prepare something in advance. This wonderful show about down-to-earth women experiencing real life contains key moments throughout their lives that will make you laugh, cry, and think how precious life really is. The Soo Theatre Project is very excited to be expanding their production base with the addition of this play.

Jim Taylor, who has appeared in multiple productions at the Soo Theatre Project, will be stepping behind the scenes to direct “Steel Magnolias.” He brings with him years of experience directing for Rudyard High School as well as enjoying time on stage with various theatres down state.

These wonderful productions are only the tip of the iceberg for what the Soo Theatre Project has to offer you and your family this summer. Please “like” us on Facebook to keep up to date with all that is happening in this beautiful and historic downtown theatre.

This article was written by Lizabeth Jenkins-Dale and Chrissy Johnston For The Evening News